The Best Water Proof Keyboard in Australia
The best waterproof keyboards in Australia for kitchens, workshops and spills, with prices checked at Amazon Australia.
By Laurence Deer
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A drink beside your keyboard shouldn’t leave you worrying about replacing it. If you’re looking for a water proof keyboard, we’d start with the ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Edition. It has ASUS’s stated IP57 protection and optical-mechanical switches, and Tom’s Guide recommends it for typing and casual gaming, with reservations about its keycaps and software.
The Glorious GMBK costs less and suits buyers who want to customise their keys, provided they’re comfortable with its German layout. The cheapest pick, Razer’s Ornata V3 X, makes sense for minor spills, but its protection claim is more limited.
The best waterproof keyboards in Australia
- Best for typing and casual gaming: ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Edition
- Best for customisable, quiet gaming: Glorious GMBK 75%
- Best budget pick for minor spills: Razer Ornata V3 X
| Product | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II (TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku) | from $141.95 at Amazon | $141.95 at Amazon |
 | Glorious GMBK 75% | from $100.82 at Amazon | $100.82 at Amazon |
 | Razer Ornata V3 X Gaming Keyboard: Low Profile Keys (RZ03-04470100-R3M1) | from $60.00 at Amazon | $60.00 at Amazon |
1. Best for typing and casual gaming: ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II
If your desk doubles as a workspace and a gaming setup, the ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is where we’d put the extra money. ASUS lists IP57 waterproofing and dust resistance, while its optical-mechanical switches make it the pick here for buyers who want that switch type.
Tom’s Guide conditionally recommends the K3 Gen II for typing and casual gaming, praising its responsive switches and tested IP57 waterproofing while criticising its keycaps and software.
Our take is that it’s worth choosing for its protection and switches, rather than buying it mainly to customise lighting through software. It’s the dearest keyboard in this guide, and the keycap and software criticisms are reasons to pause if those are your priorities. The Amazon listing here is specifically the Hatsune Miku Edition.
Pros
- IP57 protection gives buyers a clearer water-resistance specification
- Compact layout leaves more room for your mouse
- Detachable top plate makes maintenance more accessible
Cons
- Highest price of the three picks
- Tom’s Guide’s keycap and software criticisms warrant caution if you plan to customise extensively
Our verdict: Buy the ASUS for typing and casual gaming if you want IP57 protection and optical-mechanical switches. Its higher price is harder to justify if lighting customisation is your main reason to upgrade.
- Amazon$141.95In stock · as of 22 Oct, 11:17amBuy at Amazon
Amazon price is accurate as of the time shown and can change. Other prices were checked on the retailer's site on the date shown.
2. Best for customisable, quiet gaming: Glorious GMBK 75%
Replacing a whole keyboard because you want different keycaps is an expense you can avoid. The Glorious GMBK 75% lets you swap in MX-compatible keycaps, so it suits buyers who want to change their setup without replacing the keyboard.
Glorious also specifies IP57 water and dust resistance. Both PC Gamer and GamesRadar recommend the GMBK for affordable membrane gaming, with IP57 waterproofing, customisable keycaps and dedicated volume controls.
Check the layout before buying: this Amazon listing has a DE ISO layout. Don’t overlook that when ordering. If you want a familiar Australian English layout, we’d skip this particular listing rather than buy it for the lower price.
Our take is that the Glorious is good value for someone who actively wants its customisation and accepts the layout. It costs less than the ASUS, but that saving doesn’t make the wrong layout a sensible purchase.
Pros
- Change compatible keycaps without replacing the keyboard
- Smaller design leaves more space for mouse movement
- Lower price than the ASUS
Cons
- DE ISO layout is a poor fit if you want an Australian English layout
- Costs more than the Razer if minor-spill protection is all you need
Our verdict: Choose the Glorious for customisable membrane gaming if the DE ISO layout suits you. If it doesn’t, the saving over the ASUS isn’t worth the compromise.
- Amazon$100.82In stock · as of 22 Oct, 11:17amBuy at Amazon
Amazon price is accurate as of the time shown and can change. Other prices were checked on the retailer's site on the date shown.
3. Best budget pick for minor spills: Razer Ornata V3 X
If you want to spend less and your concern is an occasional small spill, consider the Razer Ornata V3 X. Razer describes it as spill-resistant and says it can handle minor spills; that narrower claim is why it sits behind the two IP57 picks.
It’s the cheapest keyboard here. Razer says its low-profile keys encourage natural hand positioning, and the included wrist rest gives you somewhere to rest your wrists during longer sessions. Our take is that these are useful reasons to choose it for everyday typing as well as gaming, without spending more for protection you may not need.
It was ranked number 15 in PC Gaming Keyboards on Amazon Australia when we checked. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check, so its place here rests on that sales rank and its listed features.
Pros
- Lowest outlay in this guide
- Included wrist rest provides a place to support your wrists
- Cable-routing options help keep the desk tidy
Cons
- Minor-spill protection is a narrower claim than the IP57 specification on the other picks
- No independent owner rating available to help judge the purchase
Our verdict: Buy the Razer if price comes first and you want protection against minor spills. Choose one of the IP57 picks if water resistance is the main reason you’re replacing your keyboard.
- Amazon$60.00In stock · as of 22 Oct, 11:17amBuy at Amazon
Amazon price is accurate as of the time shown and can change. Other prices were checked on the retailer's site on the date shown.
Waterproof keyboard buying guide
Where to buy
All three picks were in stock at Amazon Australia when checked. Check the warranty and returns terms before ordering.
If spills are the reason you’re replacing your keyboard
Choose the protection level before the lighting or appearance. Read the exact listing and the maker’s care instructions, including what to do after a spill. Don’t assume a water-resistance claim means you can wash a keyboard however you like.
If the keyboard will be used for work every day
Check the layout before ordering, especially on imported listings. Look at the product photos and confirm that the key arrangement matches what you want. A lower price won’t help if the layout makes everyday typing frustrating.
If keyboard noise bothers you
Look for a maker’s stated quiet-switch design or noise-dampening features. Those are useful starting points, but they don’t establish how loud a keyboard will sound on your desk. Don’t choose mechanical or membrane switches on the assumption that one type is always better.
If you’re trying to keep the cost down
Pay for the problem you need to solve. Minor-spill resistance may be enough if you’re after a cheaper replacement. If clearer water-protection specifications matter more, spending extra on an IP-rated pick is easier to justify.
If you need a wireless keyboard
Confirm connectivity on the exact model before buying. This guide doesn’t establish a wireless recommendation, so don’t order one of these expecting cordless use.
How we chose
Our reviews consider owner ratings, maker specifications, and price and stock checks. No owner ratings were available from the retailers we check for these three picks, so independent recommendations come first, followed by the pick chosen on Amazon Australia sales rank alone. We put the ASUS first for its typing and casual-gaming recommendation, while the Glorious listing’s DE ISO layout limits its appeal.
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